Mixer to MacBook Pro

I'm trying to connect a small mixer (Behringer Micromix MX400) to my MacBook Pro (mixer connects to 4 microphones) but after plugging into the headphone jack, my MacBook can't recognize the external mics/mixer and continues using the built-in mic. I'm assuming it's registering the mixer as a headphone-esque product?
Know where I can go from here to get my MacBook to pick up the mics and record?

So when you go to "System Preferences - Sound" can you see this?
and see your mixer there when it's plugged in?
From:
http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-302USB-BEHRINGER-XENYX/product-reviews/B005EHILV 4
"I use this unit to interface between my studio monitors and my Macbook Pro, which it does very well. It is indeed Plug and Play, and works nicely with both Logic Pro, Ableton Live and my Macbook's audio settings. However, be prepared to spend a few minutes figuring out the audio settings on the unit itself in order to get sound recorded into your software."

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